Changes in Egg Shell Grading Rules Announced
The U S Department of Agriculture reveals updated shell egg standards and weight classes to unify grades. Major changes drop stained eggs as a separate class, reclassify stained shells into B Cc and Dirty, adjust weights with a three ounce spread among Extra Large Large Medium Small, and include a five percent tolerance. The revised rules combine federal and state grading, cover facilities and packing, and set the new grade mark requirements. Copies are available from the Poultry Division, AMS, USDA, Washington 25, D C.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Poultry Division
Agricultural Marketing Service
Washington
Feed Handling Increases Costs For Poultrymen
Ted R. Hash of West Virginia University urges reducing feed waste to cut costs since feed is the largest expense in egg and poultry meat production. He advises checking feeding equipment, avoiding crowding, and keeping hoppers two thirds full or less, plus using disease-free chicks to prevent waste from dead birds.
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Ted R. Hash
Extension Poultryman
West Virginia University
Hash
Lawn Establishment and Care Guide by T. D. Gray
Extension specialist T. D. Gray outlines steps for new and established lawns. Key items include preparing fertile soil with good drainage and organic matter, soil pH testing for 6.5 to 7.0, and pre-seeding fertilization. Seeding mix uses Kentucky bluegrass Redtop and Illahee fescue with straw mulch, plus post-seeding fertilization.
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T. D. Gray
Voag
Poultry Market Report Shenandoah Valley Harrisonburg Va
Live poultry market unsettled with moderate demand and ample offerings in the Shenandoah Valley area centered on Harrisonburg Virginia. Farm prices for broilers under 3 pounds 27 to 28 cents per pound, 3 pounds and over 28 to 29 cents. heavy hens 23 to 25 cents. small turkey fryers 30 cents. Weekly summary for week ending Feb 25 shows 20 percent under 3 pounds at 24 to 27 cents, 60 percent 3 to 3 1/2 pounds at 24 to 28 cents, 20 percent 3 1/2 pounds and over at 24 to 28 cents. Change versus prior week minus 18.3 percent.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Replacement Heifers Needed By Dairymen of West Virginia
West Virginia faces a shortage of replacement heifers as dairy herds rely on shipments of about 11 000 cows to maintain current levels. Kenneth P Brundage of West Virginia University notes only one fifth as many heifers as milking cows and predicts continued profitability hinges on raising thrifty heifers. A revised Extension circular 336 explains raising dairy calves and heifers to ensure future milk production and farm profitability.
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West Virginia
Kenneth P. Brundage
West Virginia University
Brundage
Agricultural Extension Service
Morgan W. Va
Purina Scholarships Set At W. Va. University
Morgantown a $500 scholarship has been established at West Virginia University by the Ralston Purina Company for use by a junior or senior student in agriculture. The award is one of 51 offered in 48 land grant universities and three Canadian agricultural colleges under the designation Ralston Purina Scholarships. Eligibility is restricted to students in fields closely tied to the company’s industry. Initial awards will apply to the academic year starting in September.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Ralston Purina Company
Irvin Stewart
U. S
Canada
Ralston Purina
Wise Farmer Advised to Seek Answers Before Spring Seeding
An agronomy expert from Worcester Polytechnic Institute urges farmers to plan forage and pasture mixes before spring seeding. He outlines questions on grazing, permanent pastures, soil, and fertility, and suggests year round mixtures like bluegrass with white clover, ladino clover, orchard grass, alfalfa with orchard grass, and winter pasture options.
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John F. Shoulders
WPI
Drouth
Forest Fire Prevention Pledge Sign Here Card
A citizen pledges to refrain from burning land this spring to protect timber wildlife and soil. The letter to Carl A Lucas District Forester of the Conservation Commission of West Virginia Beckley requests signing and mailing the form.
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Mr. Carl] A. Lucas
Conservation Commission of
W. Va
Beckley, W. Va
El Dorado Embraces Temporary Silos for Livestock Feed
A Raleigh County farmer reports three Aberdeen Angus heifers thriving on ensilage from a temporary cane silage trial at El Dorado. He notes moisture and edge spoilage issues, costs under ten dollars a ton with proper crew, and promotes trench silos as more economical. Plans include more lettuce trials and soil conservation work with U.S. Soil Conservation Service input.
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Franklin Lilly
el Dorado
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Quarantine Hearing Set On European Chafer Pact
A public hearing in Pittsburgh on March 10 will address a proposed quarantine of Connecticut New York and West Virginia over the European chafer pest. The session begins at 10 a.m. in the U S Bureau of Mines auditorium. Agricultural Extension specialists at West Virginia University note chafers damage turf and roots, with larvae harming pastures and golf courses.
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Connecticut
New York
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Forbes Street
West Virginia University
Wiafer
Capon Bridge
Hampshire County
Europe
France
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
Spain
Cigar Band Exhibit Opens in San Sebastian
Thousands of dollars worth of cigar bands are on display at the first international exhibition in San Sebastian. More than 30,000 bands are shown by collectors from Cuba Spain the United States France Germany and Belgium. Exhibitors note bands reflect history arts science and sports and many do not smoke.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Cuba
United States
France
Germany
Belgium
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